Breakers Host Portland Sunday in Highly Anticipated Match

Published on July 19, 2013 under National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
Boston Breakers News Release


With just seven games remaining for half the teams in the National Women's Soccer League, and six left for the other half, the playoff push is on, and heading into this weekend, every team is still mathematically in the race. This includes the Boston Breakers, who currently hold the best record amongst the four teams fighting for the fourth and final playoff spot.

Sunday, the Breakers look to pick up a crucial three points, and extend their unbeaten streak to a season-high five games, when they host Portland Thorns FC (4 p.m. ET) at Dilboy Stadium in Somerville. These two teams met back on July 6 in Portland with the Breakers taking a 2-0 victory, getting a pair of goals from Sydney Leroux, which garnered the U.S. Women's National Team forward NWSL Player of the Week honors. Midfielder Heather O'Reilly assisted on both goals, and keeper Alyssa Naeher earned her first NWSL shutout in the win.

For Portland, the second-place club brings in a lot of star power to Sunday's match, including U.S. Women's National Team forward Alex Morgan, Canadian Women's National Team captain Christine Sinclair, newly added midfielder and U.S. Women's National Team player Tobin Heath, and one of the top keepers in the league, Canadian national teamer and former Boston Breaker Karina LeBlanc.

Sunday's game is being brought to you by Dependable Cleaners. Make sure to check back early next week on the Dependable Cleaners Facebook page to vote on the Dependable Play of the Game with a chance to win free dry cleaning!

Can't make Sunday's match? Watch it live at on the Breakers website.

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